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Post by davebo on Aug 1, 2022 13:32:14 GMT -7
I have a nice AC15c1x (alnico blue) not the hand wired. I am wondering if just changing to a higher wattage speaker would allow it to be a decent bass guitar amp. (?) Every so often a question like this occurs in one’s mind, which may be a ridiculous proposition, but can be a learning experience for all who don’t know, including me! So as a clean-only amp, what makes the difference between what this Vox guitar amp can handle and what a bass amp can handle? Let’s assume the cabinet itself was acceptable as a bass cabinet if the speaker was changed. Thanks Z fans!
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Post by GuitarZ on Aug 1, 2022 13:47:21 GMT -7
I found a decent article about the differences between guitar and bass amps: producerhive.com/buyer-guides/amplifiers/bass-amp-vs-guitar-amp-whats-the-difference/Their main concern is that you have a proper speaker designed to handle the bass frequencies and that you don't inadvertently blow your guitar speakers. You definitely wouldn't want to take a chance on your alnico blue. The tone controls are going to be different since the amps are designed to handle different frequencies. And, I'm sure for those that really understand the inner workings of tube amps, they could explain other subtle circuit differences. With all that said, I'd say give it a try and see how it sounds/feels. Again, I'd grab a bass guitar-type speaker if you're planning on pumping any volume through it. I use my Ghia for recording bass. I run it into a simulated Bassman 4x10 type cabinet. It provides a decent sound. I do have to keep the volume down to stay clean. So, it probably wouldn't work that great live. If you're planning on playing live, you would probably also not have enough power given the AC15c1x's 15 watts.
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